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Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Catapult is building the future of sports performance technology, with a mission to Unleash the Potential of every athlete and team on earth. We don't just work in the sporting industry; we are actively changing it.  Since 2006, our solutions have been leading the way in sports performance software, science, and data, in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing.

We work with over 5,000+ teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimize athletes' health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics.  

Catapult is a sports technology company that empowers professional teams to make data-driven decisions. We deliver health, performance, video, and AI insights from the locker room to competitive environments, ensuring every decision is an opportunity to gain an advantage, sharpen performance, and build lasting success. 

We are looking for a talented, inquisitive and proven Senior C++ Software Engineer whose drive for learning and determination for continuous improvement aligns with our ambitious, fast-growing and transforming company. Based in Boston, you will be a key player in planning, designing, building, and testing our Focus Live live capture solutions for American football practice and gameday.

This role requires a candidate with excellent analytical skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, and demonstrated experience developing robust, efficient software, particularly with live video streams and performant applications.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, build, and maintain highly-performant, real-time C++ solutions for Focus Live video capture and server processing on practice and gameday.
• Contribute deeply to the implementation and maintenance of efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code while considering existing technology and architecture.
• Drive improvement of code quality, organization, and C++ development best practices throughout the entire development process.
• Actively participate in team engineering processes, design meetings, and code reviews with the view of continuously lifting quality and improving.
• Contribute to our test strategy by helping define test cases, authoring unit tests, and driving automation wherever appropriate.

• 5+ years' experience building high-performance, robust software solutions using modern C++.
• Demonstrated experience with live video streams, low-latency processing, and video formats (e.g., H.264/H.265).
• Experience working with and developing applications which use FFMPEG
• Experience designing and developing multi-threaded, performant server or desktop applications.
• Solid knowledge of unit testing methods, tools, and the ability to produce maintainable, traceable code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and well-developed problem-solving capability.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' industry experience working within teams delivering robust, scalable applications, services, and APIs using agile development practices, and with:

• Cross-platform development experience (Windows and Linux preferred).
• Familiarity with modern C++ build systems (e.g., CMake) and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity).
• Experience with network programming, distributed systems, and real-time data transfer protocols.

• In 6 months time, you are contributing to and supporting the live capture project and codebase.
• In 12 months time, having completed a successful season for live capture, you are designing improvements and leading the addition of features for next season.

• We have amazing people. We promise you'll work with some of the most ambitious,  intelligent people in an exciting industry, and do some of the best work of your life.
• We encourage our people to engage in constructive, open, and honest communication to make Catapult extraordinary. 
• We work in a collaborative yet challenging environment to consistently improve our performance, which in turn impacts our customers' performance.
• Our workforce spans more than 20 countries. You'll have the opportunity to work with people from multiple nationalities and cultures, and to build your global awareness.  
• We value improvement and development. We are challenging ourselves to continuously grow and become a high-performance company. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do, and our people are always looking for ways to improve.  There is an unlimited opportunity to grow, do more, and do better.

Whether you're interested in sports or not, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and athletes on the planet! 

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized groups tend only to apply when they check every box. So if you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job ad, please still get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We are building the future of sports performance. Our priority is to find the brightest talent who can add to our team culture, actively contribute, and be excited about what they do.

All offers of employment are subject to Catapult's positive prehire check. To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role.

Compensation & Benefits

The target Total Compensation range for this position is $114,934 - $230,900 per year. This range is inclusive of base salary and a target incentive plan (which may include equity, commission, or other bonus structures). Your specific compensation within this range will be determined by factors such as your geographic location, relevant experience, and job-related skills.

In addition to this compensation, Catapult also offers generous paid leave and recognized company holidays, and the opportunity to participate in our comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.